FAA Aviation Mechanic General (AMG)Regulations, Records and Human FactorsEasy
A private pilot who owns a single-engine airplane wants to perform maintenance on it himself between annual inspections. Per 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, which task is he authorized to perform as preventive maintenance?
- AMaking a major repair to a wing spar
- BRepairing a landing gear strut
- COverhauling the engine
- DReplacing worn seat belts
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Replacing worn seat belts
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A(c) lists specific preventive maintenance items a pilot-owner may perform, including replacing safety belts. Structural repairs, engine overhauls, and major repairs require a certificated mechanic or repair station.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Major structural repairs are excluded from preventive maintenance.
- B. Landing gear strut repair is beyond preventive maintenance limits.
- C. Engine overhaul requires certificated personnel, not preventive maintenance.
Preventive Maintenance (Part 43 App. A)
Simple, low-risk maintenance tasks a certificated pilot may legally perform on an aircraft they own or operate.
- Listed items include replacing safety belts, servicing wheel bearings, and changing tires.
- Pilot must be the owner/operator to use this privilege.
- Entries must still be made in the aircraft records per 43.9.
Memory trick: 'Pilots Patch Simple Stuff' — small fixes only.